My 6yo son is high risk for asthma: multiple anaphylactic allergies and eczema from birth. He has often had a cough at night, but has never wheezed/isn't out of breath from exercise (and he does a lot of activity), so I have never worried too much about it. However, recently, his cough at night was so terrible, as in, just relentless, and he has been complaining of tummy pains, which I read is a common complaint in children with asthma. He doesn't have a cold. I took him to the GP and she has given him a preventer inhaler to use twice a day for a month, after which she will review him. She said it may take 2 weeks to take effect. He's used it for one day and his cough has completely disappeared. Does this mean it is more or less likely to be asthma? I'm confused! Obviously will discuss with GP when I go back. I have always worried about him developing asthma as it increases his risk if he experiences anaphylaxis, so would be very relieved if it sounds like it's 'just a cough'.
Can anyone who has a child with asthma shed some light?